Lobbying

‘It’s a massive task’: Carney’s ethics screen won’t prevent conflicts of interest, warn critics

NewsBY ELEANOR WAND

One expert says there is ‘no way’ for the prime minister ‘to not be in conflict,’ emphasizing that the path ahead is being transparent about how conflicts of interest will be mitigated, not trying to remove them altogether.

‘It’s a massive task’: Carney’s ethics screen won’t prevent conflicts of interest, warn critics

NewsBY ELEANOR WAND

One expert says there is ‘no way’ for the prime minister ‘to not be in conflict,’ emphasizing that the path ahead is being transparent about how conflicts of interest will be mitigated, not trying to remove them altogether.

Energy Minister Hodgson top-lobbied in Carney cabinet since May shuffle

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

The value of strategic praise

OpinionBY GERRY NICHOLLS

Natural resources, economy top lobbying issues in May

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

‘Unusual time’ for lobbying in first quarter of 2025, with economic concerns topping communications

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

International trade, the economy top-lobbied issues in April, and Ford, GM led the way

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Lobbying rule changes coming with stricter reporting requirements, says lobbying commissioner

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Cooling-off period for lobbyists who volunteered during election can vary, says lobbying commissioner who urges reading code of conduct

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Lobbyists prepare for ‘very serious’ Carney government prioritizing economy, trade and housing

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BY IREM KOCA

Poilievre’s ethics pitch more about framing Carney as a ‘corrupt politician’ than attempt at reform, but some ideas are good, say observers

No ‘perfect’ solution in Carney asset disclosure calls, say law and political science experts

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

'If we believe as a society that the system doesn't work ... then we need to have a policy conversation,' says York University's Ian Stedman.

No ‘perfect’ solution in Carney asset disclosure calls, say law and political science experts

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

'If we believe as a society that the system doesn't work ... then we need to have a policy conversation,' says York University's Ian Stedman.

Disorganization mars Bill C-5 summit, but progress possible if Liberals commit to consultation, chiefs say

NewsBY ELEANOR WAND

Uncertainty over ‘sunsetting’ programs as Environment Canada’s spending slashed in half by 2028, pending fall budget update

NewsBY RIDDHI KACHHELA

Feds’ new ‘reciprocal procurement’ policy to limit foreign access to contracts amid U.S. trade tensions

NewsBY IREM KOCA

The Hill Times’ Top 100 Lobbyists in 2025: lobbyists prepare for ‘significant reset’ as federal election begins

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT AND SERGIY SLIPCHENKO

Parliamentary Calendar

First ministers meet to talk Trump’s tariffs in Huntsville, Ont., on July 22

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Something fishy in the fisheries

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The Hill Times’ Top 100 Best Books in 2024

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The PBO’s take on public service bloat and staffing cuts

Podcast

‘Everything is negotiable at all times’: a Trump trade update, with Eric Miller

Mexico and the U.S. play rough with public records and information regulators. What about Canada?

OpinionBY KEN RUBIN

It is not just what is happening to erode transparency further south in the U.S. and Mexico that should be of concern here: it's what has been going on over the years in Canada to erode transparency.

Mexico and the U.S. play rough with public records and information regulators. What about Canada?

OpinionBY KEN RUBIN

It is not just what is happening to erode transparency further south in the U.S. and Mexico that should be of concern here: it's what has been going on over the years in Canada to erode transparency.

A decade later: did the Liberals deliver on science?

OpinionBY SARAH LAFRAMBOISE, TREVOR POTTS

A decade later: did the Liberals deliver on science?

OpinionBY SARAH LAFRAMBOISE, TREVOR POTTS

Trade tensions with U.S. motivate economic lobbying in January

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Trade tensions with U.S. motivate economic lobbying in January

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Manufacturing sector and others lobbying hard for federal government support during 30-day tariff pause

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Manufacturing sector and others lobbying hard for federal government support during 30-day tariff pause

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Parliamentary Calendar

Prime minister launches meetings with First Nations about Bill C-5

Podcast

A military spending spree, with David Perry

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Poilievre voted best public speaker, most quotable, hardest-working, and biggest self-promoter in The Hill Times’ 29th Annual Politically Savvy Survey

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House and Senate steering committee members named

Podcast

The crisis of Canadian democracy, with Andrew Coyne

Taiwan the top destination in quieter year for MPs’ sponsored travel

NewsBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

So far, 32 MPs have disclosed sponsored trips in 2024 worth a little more than $250,000, far below the $844,000 reported by this time in 2023.

Taiwan the top destination in quieter year for MPs’ sponsored travel

NewsBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

So far, 32 MPs have disclosed sponsored trips in 2024 worth a little more than $250,000, far below the $844,000 reported by this time in 2023.

Canola industry urges more support for domestic biofuels sector in November, amid trade tensions with China

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Liberals hear health, budget, environment concerns from July to October, with Conservatives targeted for finance, transport

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Most-lobbied Grit MPs hear push for health accountability measures, most-lobbied Tory MPs hear push for environment, trade issues

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

October environment lobby tackles energy concerns, hydrogen, and push-back on emissions cap

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Lobbying watchdog plans to reduce ’20 per cent rule’ if her term is renewed

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger plans to update some rules if her seven-year term is renewed, but industry observers question the timing and efficacy of her proposed updates.

Lobbying watchdog plans to reduce ’20 per cent rule’ if her term is renewed

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger plans to update some rules if her seven-year term is renewed, but industry observers question the timing and efficacy of her proposed updates.